WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team secured another critical Crossroads League win with a 70-57 victory over Spring Arbor on Tuesday. The Lancers (19-6, 9-4 CL) moved into a three-way tie for second place in the CL standings, setting up a pivotal matchup on Saturday at No. 13 St. Francis. Grace and …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley volleyball standout Caylie Teel has chosen to take her talents just up the road. Saturday afternoon the Lady Viking senior signed to continue her volleyball career with Grace College. Teel finished her senior season by setting new school records for kills per season (429) and highest hitting percentage (.330). She also …read more.

GOSHEN – The Grace College women’s basketball team turned the tables on Goshen College Saturday. The Lancers avenged a two-point home loss by edging past the host Maple Leafs 72-70 in Crossroads League play. Goshen had defeated Grace 59-57 in Winona Lake back on Dec. 6. Senior JoEllen Fickel was the hero for the Lancers …read more.

GOSHEN – The Grace College men’s basketball team bounced back with a strong win on the road Saturday afternoon with a 73-63 conference win at Goshen. The Lancers (18-6, 8-4 Crossroads League) started out hot in the first half shooting 57 percent from the field and 55 percent from beyond the arc, while holding the …read more.

ANGOLA – The record books for the Grace College track and field teams underwent a major revision on Friday. The Lancers set five school records at the Trine Invitational and also met several national qualifying standards. Donovan Graham became the second Lancer to qualify for NAIA Indoor Nationals this winter. He finished the 600-meter race …read more.

MARION – Despite trailing by just two at halftime, Grace’s women’s basketball team could not keep pace with No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan on Wednesday. The Lady Lancers (12-11, 5-6 Crossroads League) were outscored by 11 in the second half and fell 77-64 on the road. Grace turned the ball over a season-low seven times in …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s upset bid of No. 1-ranked Indiana Wesleyan came up six minutes short on Saturday at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The Lancers (17-6, 7-4 Crossroads League) struggled offensively, particularly in the second half, en route to a 62-55 defeat. Grace turned the ball over a season-worst 22 times and shot just …read more.

WINONA LAKE – After her first collegiate meet, freshman Mya Brown was honored as the Crossroads League Female Field Athlete of the Week. Brown, a native of Roanoke, Va., made a name for herself in her first collegiate meet at the Defiance Invitational. Brown broke a 15-year old school record in the triple jump by …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Following a 2-0 week for the Lady Lancers, Grace senior Allison Kauffman was named the Crossroads League Player of the Week for the third time. Kauffman notched two double-doubles in two games to lead Grace to its third-straight victory. Kauffman averaged 21.0 points and 13.0 rebounds per game for Grace. She racked …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Former NCAA Div. I men’s basketball coach Dave Bliss will be the banquet speaker for the 2015 NCCAA Basketball National Championships, hosted by Grace College. Bliss, who was the head men’s coach at DI schools such as Oklahoma, SMU, New Mexico and Baylor, will be the keynote speaker at the banquet on …read more.

Local author, Rebecca Dawson, will be interviewed about her book, Stamped on Every Child’s Heart – Impulsive Behavior, on two upcoming broadcasts: The Harvest Show on LeSEA Broadcasting Network – live from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. This program can be accessed on DirecTV channel 367, Dish Network channel 82, and LeSEA …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College women’s basketball continued its climb up the Crossroads League standings, muscling its way to a 66-62 victory over Taylor on Saturday. The Lady Lancers (12-10, 5-5 CL) tied a season-low with nine turnovers to help avenge an earlier loss against the Trojans. With the win, Grace moved into a …read more.

UPLAND, Ind. – The Grace College men’s basketball team continued its torrid pace on the season with a 70-61 victory at Taylor on Saturday. The Lancers (17-5, 7-3 Crossroads League) have now won four straight and seven of their past eight. After starting 1-2 in league play, Grace will have a chance to move into …read more.

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Three school records and an NAIA qualifying standard highlighted Grace’s track and field indoor opener on Saturday at the Defiance College Invitational. Nathan Brown, after missing most of last season with an injury, qualified for NAIA Indoor Nationals in the high jump. He cleared a school-record 6-feet-8 to place second. Brown also …read more.

WINONA LAKE – March Madness is fast approaching Kosciusko County. Grace College, who hosts the 2015 NCCAA Div. I Men’s and Women’s Basketball National Championships, has released the official tournament logo. The unique national event, held March 18-21 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, features eight of the premier men’s and women’s college basketball teams …read more.

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Allison Kauffman’s 23 points highlighted Grace’s women’s basketball team to an 81-60 win over Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Wednesday. The Lady Lancers (11-10, 4-5 Crossroads League) made a record-breaking 28-of-28 from the free throw line in their 21-point victory. The perfect 28-for-28 performance set Grace’s program record. It also tied the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team used a suffocating defensive effort to power by Mt. Vernon Nazarene 69-53 on Tuesday night. The Lancers (16-5, 6-3 Crossroads League) have now won six of their past seven games. The Cougars (13-8, 4-5 CL) were held to 21 points below their season scoring average of …read more.

The William P. Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development through the School of Business at Grace College and the United Way of Kosciusko County will partner again this year to host an IRS endorsed “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)” Program in Kosciusko County during the months of February and March 2015. VITA offers free tax assistance …read more.

[weaver_youtube DoADAvsotRc rel=0]   “Inspire Through Education” was the theme for the 27th annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., today at Grace College and Seminary. Over 400 educators, future educators, retired educators and members of the public from all walks of life attended the celebration. Helping to celebrate the event was Marsha Cook, retired …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s softball team, under head coach Heather Johnson, will be hosting two winter skills clinic on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The weekend clinics, both held at Grace’s Gordon Recreation Center, feature specialized training from the Lady Lancers’ coaching staff and players. The Winter Fundamentals Clinic on Jan. 31 is for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s basketball team will be participating in the NABC Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Week when the Lancers host Mt. Vernon Nazarene Tuesday at 7 p.m. The week of awareness is a joint effort of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches that empowers …read more.

HUNTINGTON – Big plays in the final seconds from Kyle Fillman and Chad Hoffer lifted Grace’s men’s basketball team to a 71-68 win at Huntington on Saturday. With the win, the Lancers (15-5) moved into tie for second place in the Crossroads League standings with a 5-3 CL mark. Logan Irwin had his highest scoring …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Freshman Kelsie Peterson stepped up in the waning seconds, hitting a last-second layup for Grace’s women’s basketball team to knock off No. 19 Huntington 52-51 on Saturday. Grace had the ball out of bounds with less than three seconds on the clock, trailing the Foresters (13-5, 4-4 Crossroads League) by one. Peterson …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A second-half collapse foiled the Grace College women’s basketball team’s plans to upset No. 10 Marian on Wednesday night. The Lady Lancers led by as many as 16 points in the second half, but Marian pulled off an improbable rally to escape with a 66-60 victory. Grace, coming off a 10-point upset …read more.

For spring 2015, enrollment at Grace College & Seminary is at 1,835 students, a 13 percent increase over spring 2014, making it the largest spring class in the school’s 76 year history. The college’s enrollment has enjoyed a 24.7 percent increase in spring enrollment over the last three years. Grace College has become known for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s men’s basketball team upset its third NAIA Top-25 ranked opponent of the season, toppling No. 19 Marian 76-59 on Tuesday. The Lancers (14-5, 4-3 Crossroads League) won their fourth straight road contest. They also snapped a five-year losing drought in Indianapolis — a losing streak at Marian dating back to Dec. 2, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – After helping Grace to its biggest win of the season, Allison Kauffman was honored with her second Player of the Week award from the Crossroads League. Kauffman powered the Lady Lancers to an 81-71 upset of No. 7 St. Francis on Saturday. The Fort Wayne, Ind., senior forward had the only double-double …read more.

Grace College and Seminary has received one of the largest single gifts in the school’s history. This significant contribution was given to Grace by Mrs. Shirley (Sue) Fuson on behalf of herself and in memory of her late husband, Dr. Robert (Doc) Fuson, who passed away in March of 2012. This gift will be in …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s three-game men’s basketball winning streak was snapped on Saturday at the hands of No. 9 St. Francis, 72-57 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The Lancers (13-5, 3-3 Crossroads League) could not match neither the efficiency nor the rebounding that the Cougars (14-4, 4-2 CL) displayed at the MOCC. St. Francis …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team knocked off No. 7 St. Francis 81-71 on Saturday after an impressive second-half display. Kelsie Peterson and Sarah Feasby both had career-high production in the Lady Lancers’ upset of the defending NAIA Div. II national champions. Allison Kauffman had the only double-double of the game with 21 points …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s and women’s basketball teams will welcome a pair of Top-10 ranked opponents on Saturday to the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center for a pair of big Crossroads League games. The women’s game against defending national champion and No. 7-ranked St. Francis will tip off at 1 p.m. The men’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team suffered a 71-67 defeat at the hands of Spring Arbor on Wednesday night. The Lady Lancers (8-9, 1-4 Crossroads League) hurt their own cause with 23 turnovers, making several costly miscues in the final minutes. Spring Arbor’s guard penetration gave the Cougars (6-10, 1-4 CL) an advantage for …read more.

The local sports schedule was pretty light Wednesday, and only got lighter with the snow and wind forcing a pair of events to go under. The Oregon-Davis at Triton girls basketball game was postponed from tonight to Saturday, Jan. 17. The JV game will begin at 2 p.m. with the varsity to follow. The Warsaw …read more.

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – A second-half surge lifted Grace’s men’s basketball team to a come-from-behind 56-53 victory at Spring Arbor on Tuesday. The Lancers (13-4, 3-2 Crossroads League) trailed by as many as 12 points in the game, but Grace outscored Spring Arbor 36-26 in the second half to rally for the win. Grace started …read more.

WINONA LAKE – It was another tough night on the court for the Lakeland Christian boys basketball team as the Cougars closed out the 2015 LCA Classic against Covenant Christian. The Cougars fell in an early hole to the Knights and would not be able to climb out as Covenant won the contest 63-32. LCA’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – It just was not meant to be for the Lakeland Christian Academy girls basketball team. The Lady Cougars found themselves in a 35-19 hole with just five minutes remaining in their game against Covenant Christian and quickly worked the deficit down to nine points before Covenant would close out the game. Covenant …read more.

MISHAWAKA – A lockdown defensive effort propelled Grace’s men’s basketball team to a 62-57 upset of archrival No. 5 Bethel on Saturday. The Lancers improved to 12-4 and 2-2 in the Crossroads League with the win and now sit one game out of first place in the CL standings. Bethel came into Saturday’s rivalry game …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Grace’s women’s basketball team picked up its first Crossroads League victory of the year in style, blitzing Bethel 87-57 on the road on Saturday. The Lady Lancers (8-8, 1-3 CL) had a career-high 20 points from Darian Patton in one of the Grace’s most complete performances of the season. Grace outrebounded Bethel by …read more.

MISHAWAKA – For the first time since December 13, the No. 5 ranked Bethel College men’s basketball team will return to the friendly confines of the Wiekamp Athletic Center. The stakes are much higher as the Pilots (14-1) will host archival Grace College (11-4) on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m. in Crossroads League play. …read more.

HAMMOND, Ind. – The Grace College women’s basketball team could not maintain a first-half lead against No. 11 Purdue Calumet on Wednesday night, losing 83-73 on New Year’s Eve. For the third time in four games, Allison Kauffman was the lone Lady Lancer to score in double figures as she poured in 22 points and …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College men’s basketball coach Jim Kessler said in the preseason that this year’s edition of his team would be a work in progress. The long-time mentor of the very successful Lancers’ program still feels that way 15 games into the 2014-15 campaign. “I do still feel like we are a work …read more.

WINONA LAKE –  Relax. That’s what a lot of us are doing during the Christmas break. That’s also just what Grace College women’s basketball coach Scott Blum would like to see his talented team do on the hardwood. The Lancers, who are in the midst of a 15-day break between games, sits at 7-7 overall …read more.

BABSON PARK, Fla. – Grace’s men’s basketball team may have struggled with its shot for much of Wednesday’s game with Webber International, but the Lancers made shots when it counted. The Lancers’ clutch free throw shooting in the final minute proved the difference as Grace held on for a 60-57 win over the Warriors (3-9). …read more.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A 30-point outburst from Allison Kauffman was not enough as the Grace College women’s basketball team lost to St. Thomas 75-63 on Tuesday night. Kauffman nearly matched her career-high of 31 points from Monday’s victory over Johnson & Wales, but the Lady Lancers (7-7) had no answer to St. Thomas’s offense …read more.

LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Grace College men’s basketball team suffered its worst offensive game of the season on Monday, struggling to a 68-50 defeat at Warner (Fla.). The Royals (10-1) held the Lancers (10-3) to just 31 percent shooting for the game, including 7-of-23 from the 3-point line. Niko Read was the sole Lancer …read more.

MIAMI, Fla. – A career night from senior Allison Kauffman lifted the Grace College  women’s basketball team to a 64-54 win at Johnson & Wales on Monday night. Kauffman ripped off a career-best 31 points on 13-of-21 shooting, rounding out her memorable evening with 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Grace held the Wildcats …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Your Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce partnered with Grace College for an end of the year project. Students from Grace’s Career Institute course were divided into groups and paired with a Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce executive. The class was tasked with creating a more …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 2014-15 edition of the Grace College women’s soccer team had a season to remember. The terrific trio of former local high school stars Mallory Rondeau, Meredith Hollar and Abby Schue were a huge part of the memories created in the best season in program history too. Coach Michael Voss’ stellar squad …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Seniors Jacob Cole and Trent Smith were honored as All-Americans by the NCCAA to wrap up the 2014 season for Grace’s men’s soccer team. Cole and Smith were both NCCAA Second Team All-Americans, released on Wednesday. The pair were also honored by the Crossroads League as Cole was First Team All-CL and …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The finest season in Grace’s women’s soccer history earned the program’s finest individual award on Wednesday when Mallory Rondeau was named the NCCAA Player of the Year. The junior forward finished the 2014 season with 18 goals and 11 assists. She ended the season on a blistering pace, tallying 14 goals with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College women’s volleyball coach Andria Harshman knows her program is in very good shape for the future. She also knows that it’s going to be tough to replace the three standout seniors who led the team to the semifinals of the NCCAA National Championships this past weekend. Harshman, who had a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Abby Schue, freshman goalkeeper from Grace College, was named the NCCAA Division I women’s soccer Defensive Player of the Week. Schue was the NCCAA Tournament’s Outstanding Defensive Player as Grace College women’s soccer team advanced to its first-ever national championship game appearance last Saturday. Schue had a shutout in each of Grace’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team may have led nearly the entire game against Indiana Tech on Tuesday, but the result was far from settled until the final seconds. The Lancers (10-3) held on late for the 70-67 victory over the Warriors (5-7) at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Grace stifled Indiana Tech into …read more.

WINONA LAKE – To wrap up Grace’s sterling 2014 campaign, the Lady Lancers’ volleyball team picked up two All-American accolades from the NCCAA. Senior setter Ellie Harp was named NCCAA/AVCA First Team All-American. She was also earned a spot on the six-player 2014 NCCAA All-Tournament Team after helping the Lady Lancers to the national semifinals. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College and Director of Athletics Chad Briscoe welcomed student-athletes from the high schools of the Northern Lakes Conference for a Sportsmanship Summit on Tuesday. Ten student-athletes from eight NLC schools attended the conference, which was designed to educate student-athletes about sportsmanship and character training in athletics. “We are pleased to be …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – A wild Crossroads League game went against Grace’s men’s basketball team on  Saturday as Goshen scored late to win 74-73 in overtime. Grace made a massive comeback to force overtime against the Maple Leafs (8-3, 2-1 CL) and went ahead in the final 10 seconds of overtime. But Goshen made the …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace’s women’s soccer team came up just short in its pursuit of a national championship, falling in a penalty shootout to Lee University Saturday evening. The Lady Lancers played one of its most complete matches of the season against Lee to cap off a strong performance in the 2014 NCCAA National Championships. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Goshen College women’s basketball team hit two free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining to beat host Grace College 59-57 on Saturday in Crossroads League play. A desperation 3-point attempt from Kelsey Sule as time expired was off the mark as the Lady Lancers (6-6, 0-3 Crossroads League) lost their fourth straight contest. …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace’s women’s soccer team moved one step away from its first national championship, dispatching Houghton 3-0 on Friday at NCCAA Nationals. The Lady Lancers (17-4-3) will square off with Lee in the NCCAA National Championship on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. in Grace’s first title game appearance. Lee defeated Campbellsville 3-0 in the …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace’s volleyball team earned its way to Championship Saturday at NCCAA Nationals with a 3-1 quarterfinal win over Oklahoma Wesleyan. The Lady Lancers (30-11) will make their second appearance in four years in the NCCAA Semifinals against No. 1 seed Trinity Christian on Saturday at 10 a.m. The championship match will be …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The 2014 NCCAA National Championships started on a high note for Grace’s volleyball team. The No. 2 seed Lady Lancers (29-10) swept McMurry and Oakland City on Friday to open up pool play. In Grace’s opening set at NCCAA Nationals, the Lady Lancers pounded out an enthused 25-14 win. McMurry was held …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – At the NCCAA National Volleyball Championship Banquet, Grace senior libero Hannah Clemmons was named the 2014 Susan R. Hellings Award winner. The Hellings Award is the highest individual honor handed out to volleyball student-athletes by the NCCAA, recognizing one individual each year for outstanding Christian character, athletic and academic achievement and community …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Grace College women’s soccer team put in its second straight dominating performance on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Mid-America Christian to close out pool play at NCCAA Nationals. The Lady Lancers (16-4-3) will play in Friday’s NCCAA national semifinal game at 3:30 p.m. as the No. 1 seed. The championship …read more.

MARION, Ind. – A career day from Dennis Williams was not enough to propel Grace’s men’s basketball team to an upset of No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan. Williams poured in 26 points to lead all scorers, but a late rally from the Lancers (9-2, 1-1 Crossroads League) came up short as IWU won 85-80 on Tuesday …read more.

From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Grace College will be hosting Night Market: Presents With a Purpose, at the Rodheaver Auditorium at Grace College. Night Market is an alternative Christmas shopping experience in a market feel. There will be different craft vendors and organizations represented with products that would make great gifts …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Mallory Rondeau was named to the prestigious Capital One Academic All-America Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Rondeau was one of 11 female soccer student-athletes to earn a place on the College Division At-Large Team. The junior forward currently boasts a 3.94 GPA while studying biology. She leads …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A lockdown defensive effort by Grace’s men’s basketball team aided Grace’s 72-52 dismantling of Taylor on Tuesday night. The Lancers (9-1, 1-0 Crossroads League) held the Trojans to 27 points below their season scoring average of 79.3 per game in the Crossroads League opener. Logan Irwin and Chad Hoffer shared scoring honors …read more.

WINONA LAKE – After being named the Tournament MVP over the weekend, Logan Irwin was further honored as the Crossroads League Player of the Week on Monday. Irwin, who won the award along with Goshen’s Brandon Demmings, was named the Tournament Most Valuable Player of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope. He led the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The seeding and tournament fields have been announced for next week’s NCCAA Nationals Championships in Kissimmee, Fla. Grace’s women’s soccer team earned the No. 1 overall seed in the nine-team field, and the volleyball squad was No. 2 in the eight-team tournament. Women’s soccer, playing in its fourth straight NCCAA Nationals, advanced …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary This past summer, Grace College allocated and raised $60,000 to purchase technology upgrades for the science and mathematics department. Among the new equipment is a 3D printing lab consisting of five 3D printers available to students across academic disciplines, sourced from a local company out of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Logan Irwin’s Tournament MVP effort led Grace’s men’s basketball to a 72-60 victory over IU-East on Saturday in the title game of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope. The Lancers (8-1) used staunch defense to knock off the athletic Red Wolves (8-2), who are receiving votes in the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Grace’s women’s soccer team clinched its fourth straight trip to the NCCAA National Championships on Saturday, defeating Cedarville 2-0 in the regional championship game. Saturday’s contest was played in Fort Wayne at the University of St. Francis due to rough playing conditions at Miller Field. Although Grace controlled the match from start …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team let a golden opportunity slip through its fingers on Saturday, losing a second-half lead against No. 12 Cardinal Stritch. The Lady Lancers (6-3) led by eight points at halftime, but a sloppy second-half performance doomed Grace’s upset bid by the score of 60-44 in the Bennigan’s Terry Polston …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s opening game of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope turned into a rout as Grace’s men’s basketball team blasted Grace Bible 88-66 on Friday night. The annual home tournament for Grace raises funds and awareness for cancer care in Kosciusko County through the county’s Cancer Care Fund (KCCCF). Four players …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team won its opening game of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope on Friday, beating Judson 69-60 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The Lady Lancers (6-2) forced Judson into 19 turnovers to stifle the Eagles’ offense for much of the contest. Grace started the game with the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Miller Field and Winona Lake may not be buried under seven feet of snow like Buffalo is, but the dreaded Polar Vortex is spinning ugly in norther Indiana as well. The Grace versus Cedarville NCCAA Midwest Region women’s soccer final schedule to be held at Grace College this Saturday at 1 p.m. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s volleyball program punched its ticket to 2014 NCCAA Nationals with a convincing 3-1 victory over Oakland City on Thursday. The Lady Lancers (27-10) will make their third trip in four years to Kissimmee, Fla., thanks to the three-headed attack of Calah Kruse, Tori Bontrager and Sierra Smith. The win marks …read more.

The Crossroads League named several Grace College volleyball players amongst its postseason honors. (Photo provided by the Grace College Sports Information Department)

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s soccer tournament run in the NCCAA Midwest Regional Tournament was cut short on Tuesday, falling in a penalty shootout to Oakland City. The match, played at an ice-cold Miller Field, tied 1-1 through regulation and overtime. But the Lancers (9-7-2) fell 3-1 in penalty kicks as three of the team’s …read more.

Grace College and Mission Point are hosting our Fourth Annual Supermarket Sweep. It is an opportunity for families to come and “sweep” Owen’s Supermarket for nonperishable food items. Families can come in, grab a list of suggested items, shop around and then drop off their items to be delivered to the local food banks: Combined …read more.

Wawasee Middle School’s eighth-grade robotics team known as “Wawasee 8th” and made up of students Cory Dunivan, Nicholas Murphy, Ethan Hays, Clay and Joe Kelsheimer and Garrett Smith qualified for the state competition by placing first and earning the Champion Award at the district competition Sunday at Grace College. The third annual FIRST Lego League …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The annual Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope Tournament will be held this weekend at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. This year’s tournament, including Grace’s men’s and women’s teams, features eight games over the weekend and five teams either ranked or receiving votes nationally. Admission to watch the games is $5 per …read more.

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – The Grace College women’s basketball team lost a barnburner to Olivet Nazarene on Saturday 122-87. The Lady Lancers (5-2) struggled to take care of the basketball as the Tigers controlled the game with their up-tempo, pressing style of play that was made famous by Grinnell College. Turnovers haunted the Lady Lancers throughout …read more.

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Despite doubling up No. 6 Spring Arbor in shots, Grace’s women’s soccer team could not find the back of the net in the 2014 Crossroads League Tournament championship. The NAIA 17th-ranked Lady Lancers (13-4-3) gave up a goal on a scrum in the penalty box early in the first half and …read more.

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The Grace College men’s basketball team picked up its first signature win of the season with a 57-53 upset of No. 20 Ashford on Saturday. The Lancers (6-1), playing their second ranked team in as many days, suffered a challenging first half on the offensive end, struggling to make just 5-of-21 from …read more.

DAVENPORT, Iowa – A high-powered matchup between No. 14 St. Ambrose and Grace’s men’s basketball team resulted in the Lancers’ first loss of the season. Grace had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds but ultimately fell 95-91 in their upset bid on Friday. The Lancers (5-1) got off to a rough …read more.

JOLIET, Ill. – Grace’s women’s basketball team lost its first game of the season at St. Francis (Ill.) on Friday 62-54. The Lady Lancers (5-1) trailed by as many as 15 points in the second half and could not complete its comeback bid. Grace’s offense sputtered to its worst shooting percentage of the season at …read more.

Winona Lake resident Greg Demopoulos was the man of the evening at the Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner Thursday evening. Demopoulos gave a presentation  on the community’s bike trails, received the 2014 Bill Reneker Memorial Community Service Award and then won a gift bag from The Olive Branch in a raffle. Local Boy Scout Troop …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The old adage “it’s hard to beat a team three times” rang true on Thursday night. After sweeping the season series against Taylor, Grace’s volleyball team fell in five sets to the Trojans in the Crossroads League Tournament semifinals. The Lady Lancers (26-10) served twice with a chance to win the match …read more.

Over four years ago, Grace College set out to rethink higher education. The college was recognized by the Senate Higher Education Sub-Committee for being among the first in the nation to develop an accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree for all 65 majors, dubbed Reimagine. Now, four years later, its success is undeniable. Grace College has become …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball picked up its fifth straight win to open the season with a 92-39 victory over Calumet St. Joseph’s. The Lady Lancers blasted the Crimson Wave (1-4) by a 51-18 margin in the second half to roll to a 5-0 start to the 2014-15 season. Five players scored in double …read more.

With Winter fast approaching and lake activity all but halted, one might think that the soon to be frozen waters might not be a suitable living condition for plant life. According to research conducted by Grace College’s Center for Lake and Streams, blue-green algae is present in most Kosciusko County lakes. Blue-green algae contains a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s volleyball team secured a spot in the Crossroads League Tournament semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Goshen on Tuesday. After a first-set slipup, the Lady Lancers (26-9) got back to winning form over the final three games. The Maple Leafs (16-17) lost for the second time in seven days at the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The numbers really don’t lie when it comes to just how impressive a student-athlete Mallory Rondeau truly is. The Grace College soccer star boasts eye-popping performances on the pitch this season for her squad. Rondeau, a junior forward who played at Wawasee High School, has has some season on the field for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College freshman goalkeeper Abby Schue was named the Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week for the third consecutive week on Monday. Schue, who has won the weekly award four times in her first collegiate season, helped Grace advance to Saturday’s championship match of the Crossroads League Tournament. She made a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Senior setter Ellie Harp and sophomore middle hitter Grace Woolsey from the Grace College women’s volleyball team were honored in the weekly Player of the Week awards from the Crossroads League. Harp was named the Setter and the Player of the Week, and Woolsey was the Hitter of the Week for the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – After racking up 25 wins in the regular season, the Grace College  volleyball team is set for the 2014 Crossroads League Tournament this week. The Lady Lancers earned the No. 2 seed in the CL Tournament, its best finish in over a decade. As a result, Grace will host seventh-seeded Goshen on …read more.

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Four Lancers scored in double figures against Missouri Valley on Saturday, improving to 5-0 on the season with a 72-62 win. Grace’s victory was also the first defeat of the season for the Vikings (3-1), an NAIA Div. I opponent. Niko Read led Grace in scoring with 18 points, drilling four 3-pointers in …read more.

UPLAND, Ind. – The Grace College men’s and women’s cross country teams wrapped up the 2014 season at the Crossroads League Championships on Saturday. The Lancers were battling a series of injuries and illnesses entering the meet and finished ninth in the men’s race and eighth in the women’s side. Nathan Lane highlighted Grace’s day, narrowly …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The storybook 2014 season for the Grace College women’s soccer team continued with one of the more memorable games of the fall. The Lady Lancers scored the go-ahead goal with 20 seconds on the clock in regulation, endured an improbable equalizer seven seconds later, then recovered to advance in a penalty shootout …read more.